Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort to open in Bali on 20 December 2013

Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand its luxury network across Asia, with its first Indonesian property scheduled to open in Nusa Dua, Bali on 20 December 2013.

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort offers luxurious facilities and quality service offerings that reflect the brand’s combination of French elegance and flair with warm Balinese hospitality, rich culture and fine arts.

Designed by internationally acclaimed design firm, Wilson Associates, the hotel comprises 415 rooms and suites including 17 Private Villas, 22 Prestige Suites and 376 Luxury Rooms featuring Sofitel's signature MyBed, plush amenities and high tech fittings including complimentary broadband internet access.

"Sofitel is renowned for French luxury and sophistication. With the opening of Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, we’re introducing our signature French elegance and "cousu-main" tailor-made service to Indonesia.

This spectacular resort is created as a unique holiday sanctuary retreat for business travellers, couples and families, offering all guests the height of resort living with world-class facilities,” said Goran Aleks, General Manager of Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort.

Conceptualized by Blue Plates in Singapore, the resort presents an eclectic set of dining options with three restaurants, two bars and a club lounge. Inspired by a “food market” dining concept, KWEE ZEEN serves Pan Asian menu in a relaxed dining atmosphere with each atelier highlighting a different cuisine from dumplings to hot grills. CCC (Cut Catch Cucina) features multi offerings with a steakhouse, Italian Osteria and Sea Grill while Artisan highlights classic Indonesian favourites including satay grills. From LE BAR (lobby bar), to L’OH Pool Bar, and the CLUB N5 Beach Club lounge, guests can also choose from one of the three different bars offering distinctive views and settings ideal for drinks and entertainment.

Discover an oasis of well-being with the hotel’s wellness and fitness offerings allowing guests to rejuvenate in style. Guests will be able to relax in the resort’s gorgeous beachfront pool, get active at So FIT, the state-of-the-art fitness centre, or revitalize at So SPA, Sofitel’s spa concept where ancient traditions from around the world meet the refinement and skill of the latest in French cosmetology.

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort also features Sofitel’s hallmark Inspired Meetings concept that combines the latest conference technology with a passion for excellence.

The resort offers an array of innovative meeting and event facilities comprising a Grand Ballroom, a Retreat Grand Room, four meeting rooms, and one boardroom, featuring state-of-the-art technology and dedicated concierges, with names taken from traditional Balinese dances and musical instruments that invoke imagination and inspiration.

The hotel offers some of the largest meetings and function facilities in Bali, with the Grand Ballroom able to accommodate up to 600 guests theatre style. (IncentiveTravel)